Interviews

Carbon Datable

GameSpy: Yeah, that would've sucked. Did they suggest any that were a bit too sexy for you?

Vaugier: No, actually the wardrobe lady came to my house in L.A. when she was down there shopping, and all the stuff that she brought over was great. It was just a matter of figuring out what looked best. There was nothing where I was like, "I am not wearing that!"

GameSpy: In the other games, the characters sometimes had to lean over into the car to look the player in the eye. When picking your outfits, did you take this into consideration?

Vaugier: There was that. Or things where I'm standing up while wearing a mini skirt that's fairly mini. But it's just a matter of maneuvering yourself. After many years of having to wear little outfits on shows, you learn how to deal with that. It's an art.

GameSpy: You mentioned earlier being into racing video games when you were a kid. Had you kept up with any of the new ones?

Vaugier: I hadn't really. Sometimes when I was at a bowling alley or the movies I'd play something. But I also have friends who are gamers, and they'd let me play until they saw how horrible I was and would be like, "Okay, why don't you go get yourself a drink." Now, of course, I have Need for Speed: Most Wanted at my house, which EA gave me. Though I need to get myself one of those steering wheels. I should just have a fake car in my house, replace my couch with one.

Photo by Peter Svenson

GameSpy: Now, you come across as a reasonably intelligent woman. Do you know what the atomic symbol for carbon is?

Vaugier: It's "C."

GameSpy: Correct. You've won a new car! Actually, I want to ask you, what kind of car do you drive?